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Happy Tree Academy

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.9(22 parent reviews) ·THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR · Hillingdon
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Happy Tree Academy, established in 2023, is a childcare setting located at The Northwood Club in Northwood, HA6 1HR, catering to children aged 0-4 years. The academy prides itself on an inclusive and welcoming environment where children's individual needs are identified early and exceptionally well supported, as highlighted by a recent inspection on 8 January 2026.

The staff are dedicated to fostering strong relationships, creating a calm and nurturing space where children feel safe and valued. This positive atmosphere, combined with a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensures that children make excellent progress from their starting points.

The academy also excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), implementing tailored adjustments and targeted strategies, such as British Sign Language, to ensure all children can access the same curriculum. Outside, children are encouraged to explore the natural environment with curiosity, confidently discussing seasonal changes and hibernation.

The setting's commitment to high standards is further evidenced by its focus on continuous improvement, including enhancing outdoor learning experiences.

What it's like

Children are confident and happy in this welcoming and inclusive setting, forming secure relationships with staff who know them well. They feel safe, valued, and enjoy a calm, purposeful environment with predictable routines that support their independence. Children are proud of their setting, confidently explaining their activities and engaging in meaningful conversations with staff who skilfully extend their language and curiosity.

Confident and happy childrenInclusive cultureExcellent progressStrong relationshipsWell-sequenced curriculumSkilled staff

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges for additional half-day and full-day sessions, alongside offering government-funded hours. Funding can be taken term-time over 38 weeks or stretched over 51 weeks. Funded sessions are subject to voluntary daily charges for food, consumables, and activities, with exemptions for eligible two-year-olds.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Funding can be accessed term-time (15 or 30 hours for 38 weeks) or stretched (11 or 22 hours for 51 weeks).
  • Voluntary charges for food, consumables, and activities apply to funded sessions.
  • Voluntary charges do not apply to two-year-olds receiving additional support funding.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Tree Academy

Last inspected 8 January 2026 · Damiana Cornacchia

What it's like to attend

Children are confident and happy in this welcoming and inclusive setting, forming secure relationships with staff who know them well. They feel safe, valued, and enjoy a calm, purposeful environment with predictable routines that support their independence. Children are proud of their setting, confidently explaining their activities and engaging in meaningful conversations with staff who skilfully extend their language and curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make excellent progress from their individual starting points.
  • Children show through their attitudes to learning, behaviour and enthusiasm that they view the setting as 'their own'.
  • Staff place children's welfare and emotional wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.
  • Leaders deliver a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that is firmly rooted in each child's uniqueness.
  • Leaders have established a very inclusive culture, where children's individual needs are identified early and extremely well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards.
  • 2Leaders should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #2743621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress due to early identification of needs and carefully planned support. The setting provides consistent strategies and predictable routines that are particularly effective for children with SEND. Staff make tailored adjustments and use targeted strategies, such as visual support and British Sign Language, to ensure children with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers. Leaders monitor staff practice closely, reflect regularly, and provide ongoing training to ensure the curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, and impactful for all children, including those with SEND. Staff work closely with parents and professionals to tailor provision and deliver targeted interventions, such as small-group communication and language sessions and sensory regulation strategies, for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

During outdoor time, children explore the natural environment with curiosity and sustained focus, confidently explaining their thinking, for example, when discussing why parts of the garden rest during winter or when talking about seasonal changes and hibernation. Leaders identify enhancements to children's outdoor learning experiences as an area for continuous improvement.

EAL / language support

Staff expertly adapt their approach during activities, such as singing or skilfully using British Sign Language, to enable all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to take part and build their confidence.

Parent Reviews of Happy Tree Academy

4.9
(22)
Niall Keenan
4 months ago

This is an amazing nursery. We are so happy with the environment, the staff, the food, the activities, the stimulation. The staff in particular are really kind and fun. Our son has had a fabulous time here. Highly highly recommended!

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Aoife Brierley
9 months ago

My daughter attended Happy Tree aged 11 months to 3 years. We couldn’t have been happier with the care, security and development support she received. The staff are consistent and care about the children, the facility is clean and safe and the food is varied and nutritious. The curriculum is focused on key areas of development both physically and emotionally and we have seen our daughter thrive during her time here. I would highly recommend Happy Tree to other parents looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their children!

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sheena t p
a year ago

My son attends Happy Tree Academy and has done since the age of 16 months. My only regret is why didn’t I send him to nursery earlier!? Since his admission, he has thrived. He thoroughly enjoys his days at the nursery, from Yoga Mites to Jumping Beans to forest school and the good ol' tuff tray and messy play. The communication and the staff at this nursery are top notch; the support I have received while navigating my son’s severe allergies and SEN has been like no other. I really recommend this nursery.

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Himansu Udage
a year ago

Outstanding staff, facilities and environment. We've been pleased and impressed with our child's development since attending Happy Tree. The communication and updates with parents is reassuring and helpful.

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Prajna Hegde
a year ago

Very happy with my son’s progress here. He has been at HTA since he was 7 months old and the skills he has picked up is amazing. All the staff are well trained and patient. Couldn’t have asked for a better setting for my child. Thank you to everyone at HTA.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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